Travel Nurse Pay in New Mexico
Discover average travel nurse pay rates, stipends, and take-home calculations for New Mexico. Use our free calculator below to estimate your earnings.
Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates
Pay figures on this page are our own editorial estimates, reviewed July 31, 2026 — not survey or government wage data. How we produce these numbers.
Calculate Your Pay in New Mexico
Use our calculator to estimate your take-home pay in New Mexico, including cost of living analysis to see your true discretionary income.
Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown
Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.
Federal tax applies to wages after the $16,100 standard deduction; FICA applies to all wages. Tax-free stipends are excluded from both.
Same-state assignment — you file one resident return in your home state.
State income tax not included
We do not yet have a sourced bracket schedule for this state, so we are not estimating its income tax. A wrong state figure is worse than none. Federal and FICA figures above are complete and sourced; your true net pay will be lower than gross by more than the amounts shown, so the take-home figures on this page are labelled "before state tax" rather than presented as final net pay.
Overtime (Optional)
Blended Hourly Rate
$102.00
Based on 36 hours in NM.
Gross Weekly Pay
$3,672
Taxable Weekly Income
$1,656
Estimated Weekly Taxes
$321
Federal + FICA only; state income tax not included
Net Before State Tax
$3,351
After federal + FICA; your state tax will lower this
Assignment Projections
13-Week Assignment
$43,560
Net before state tax
26-Week Assignment
$87,121
Net before state tax
Annual (52 weeks)
$174,242
Net before state tax
Take Home vs Taxes
Before state tax
$3,351
per week
Federal + FICA
$321
per week
Total Gross: $3,672 per week
🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis
Your Weekly Housing Stipend
$1,456
≈ $6,304/month
Est. 1BR Rent in New Mexico
$900
Monthly average
✅ Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money
+$5,404
Your stipend covers rent with $5,404 left over each month.
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Average Travel Nurse Pay in New Mexico
These are average pay rates for travel nurses in New Mexico. Actual pay varies by specialty, experience, and facility. Use our pay calculator to estimate your specific take-home pay.
Hourly Rate
$46/hr
Weekly Gross
$1,840
Annual
$95,680
GSA Per Diem Rates for New Mexico
Lodging
$208/night
Meals & Incidentals (M&IE)
$80/day
These rates determine the maximum tax-free stipend amounts for travel nurses in New Mexico.
Tax Information for New Mexico
Cost of Living in New Mexico
Cost of Living Index
88.4
Below national average
Housing
Low
Utilities
Low
How NM Compares: Hourly Pay Estimates
Data source: these are TravelNurseCalc's own editorial estimates, last reviewed July 31, 2026. They are not survey, government or submitted-rate data, and they are quoted on a 40-hour full-time-equivalent basis, not a 36-hour contract. Actual pay varies by facility, experience and contract terms. See the methodology for what is sourced and what is ours.
NM estimate
$46/hr
Editorial estimate, 40-hour basis
Mean of all 50 state estimates
$47/hr
Simple average, not weighted by nurse headcount
Estimated Pay by Specialty
$55/hr
$54/hr
$56/hr
$52/hr
$48/hr
$53/hr
$54/hr
$55/hr
$49/hr
$51/hr
$54/hr
$50/hr
$130/hr
$62/hr
NM vs. the Highest-Estimate States
$58/hr
$58/hr
$56/hr
$56/hr
$55/hr
$46/hr
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Popular Cities for Travel Nurses in New Mexico
These are the most popular cities for travel nurse assignments in New Mexico. Click on any city to see detailed pay information, cost of living, and job opportunities. Use our state comparison tool to compare pay across different states.
Albuquerque
Avg Pay: $48/hr
1BR Rent: $1100/mo
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Las Cruces
Avg Pay: $46/hr
1BR Rent: $1000/mo
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Rio Rancho
Avg Pay: $46/hr
1BR Rent: $1000/mo
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View all state pay guides or search for specific cities using our calculator.
New Mexico Pay by Nursing Specialty
Pay varies significantly by specialty. Select a specialty to see detailed salary data for New Mexico:
ICU
$51/hr
~$1,836/wk
Very High DemandER
$50/hr
~$1,800/wk
Very High DemandOR
$52/hr
~$1,872/wk
High DemandLabor & Delivery
$48/hr
~$1,728/wk
High DemandMed-Surg
$46/hr
~$1,656/wk
Very High DemandPACU
$49/hr
~$1,764/wk
High DemandNICU
$50/hr
~$1,800/wk
High DemandPICU
$51/hr
~$1,836/wk
High DemandPsychiatric
$47/hr
~$1,692/wk
Moderate DemandOncology
$48/hr
~$1,728/wk
High DemandCardiac
$50/hr
~$1,800/wk
High DemandTelemetry
$48/hr
~$1,728/wk
High DemandCRNA
$109/hr
~$3,924/wk
Very High DemandCath Lab
$52/hr
~$1,872/wk
High DemandTop Hospitals in New Mexico
- University of New Mexico Hospital
- Presbyterian Hospital
- Lovelace Medical Center
Nursing License Requirements for New Mexico
Cost of Living in New Mexico
Average 1BR Rent
$900/mo
Cost of Living Index
88.4
National avg = 100
Housing Cost
Low
Tip: Use our pay calculator to see how your take-home pay compares to the cost of living in New Mexico. Consider that rent in New Mexico is lower than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do travel nurses make in New Mexico?
Travel nurses in New Mexico typically earn between $41 and $56 per hour in taxable wages, with an average of $46/hr. When including tax-free stipends, the blended hourly rate ranges from $54-69 per hour.
What are the GSA rates for New Mexico?
The GSA per diem rates for New Mexico are: Lodging: $208/night, and Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE): $80/day — GSA publishes M&IE as a single combined rate, not a separate incidentals figure. These rates determine the maximum tax-free stipend amounts travel nurses can receive. For official rates, visit [GSA.gov](https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates).
Is New Mexico tax-friendly for travel nurses?
New Mexico does levy a state income tax — we don't publish a specific rate here, since we only compute exact state tax for the 9 states with no wage income tax at all (see our methodology). You'll pay federal tax and FICA on your taxable wages regardless of state.
What is the cost of living in New Mexico?
The cost of living index in New Mexico is 88.4, which is below the national average. Housing costs are low, and utilities are low.
Do I need a separate license to work in New Mexico?
New Mexico is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so if you have a compact license, you can work here without additional licensing. The license costs $200 and typically takes 2-4 weeks to process.